Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1/1026
Title: Caring for women wanting a vaginal birth after previous caesarean section: A qualitative study of the experiences of midwives and obstetricians
Authors: Mollart, Lyndall ;Foureur, M.;Turkmani, S.;Clack, D.C.;Davis, D.L.;Leiser, Bernadette ;Homer, C.S.
Affliation: Central Coast Local Health District
Gosford Hospital
Issue Date: Feb-2017
Source: 30(1):3-8
Journal title: Women and Birth
Department: Nursing & Midwifery Directorate
Abstract: PROBLEM: One of the greatest contributors to the overall caesarean section rate is elective repeat caesarean section. BACKGROUND: Decisions around mode of birth are often complex for women and influenced by the views of the doctors and midwives who care for and counsel women. Women may be more likely to choose a repeat elective caesarean section (CS) if their health care providers lack skills and confidence in supporting vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC). AIM: To explore the views and experiences of providers in caring for women considering VBAC, in particular the decision-making processes and the communication of risk and safety to women. METHODS: A descriptive interpretive method was utilised. Four focus groups with doctors and midwives were conducted. FINDINGS: The central themes were: 'developing trust', 'navigating the system' and 'optimising support'. The impact of past professional experiences; the critical importance of continuity of carer and positive relationships; the ability to weigh up risks versus benefits; and the language used were all important elements. The role of policy and guidelines on providing standardised care for women who had a previous CS was also highlighted. CONCLUSION: Midwives and doctors in this study were positively oriented towards assisting and supporting women to attempt a VBAC. Care providers considered that women who have experienced a prior CS need access to midwifery continuity of care with a focus on support, information-sharing and effective communication.
URI: https://elibrary.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/cclhdjspui/handle/1/1026
DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.011
Pubmed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27318563
ISSN: 1871-5192
Publicaton type: Journal Article
Keywords: Obstetrics
Midwifery
Appears in Collections:Obstetrics / Paediatrics

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